GigSmart, a leading staffing platform providing businesses with fast, cost-effective access to qualified workers, has officially announced the launch of expanded capabilities that make it possible for companies to rapidly tap into a national workforce of both W-2 employees and independent contractors (1099), all within a single and seamless platform.
According to certain reports, the stated capabilities arrive on the scene bearing an ability to ensure businesses have the flexibility in terms of meeting workforce challenges head-on, regardless of whether they are filling last-minute shifts, hiring for seasonal demand, supplementing full-time staff, or adapting to changing workforce conditions.
More on that would reveal how the GigSmart’s latest brainchild is well-equipped to offer unparalleled speed in connecting businesses with qualified, skilled workers across multiple industries, including warehousing, hospitality, retail, logistics, and events.
Talk about the whole value proposition on a slightly deeper level, we begin from the point of its speed itself, as businesses that choose to leverage GigSmart’s platform can fill open shifts in minutes, not days. This should unsurprisingly reduce downtime and keep productivity remains high.
“Labor needs evolve rapidly, and businesses require a workforce solution that is as agile as they are,” said Mitch Catino, Founder and Chief Operating Officer at GigSmart. “Business needs and worker classification requirements can vary based on location, work type, company policy or local guidance. With GigSmart, businesses don’t have to choose—we provide a frictionless solution to instantly source, manage, and pay workers, regardless of classification requirements.”
Next up, there is the promise to maintain compliance and flexibility at all times, as well as across every single touchpoint. Hence, no matter if the agenda is to source temporary W-2 employees or independent contractors, businesses across the board can now easily navigate workforce classifications and compliance requirements without unnecessary complexity.
Another detail worth a mention here is rooted in the prospect of cost-effective hiring. This translates to how GigSmart empowers companies to reduce recruitment costs by eliminating high staffing agency fees and providing direct access to workers ready to fill roles.
Alongside that, users also don’t have to bear any costs when it comes to posting and sourcing Workers ASAP or up to 30 days in advance. Such a mechanism, like you can guess, treads up a long distance to give businesses maximum scheduling flexibility.
Moving on to the potential for hiring insured workers, it helps every Worker remain aptly protected. Leveraging comprehensive insurance policies, the feature preserves relevance regardless of 1099 or W-2 classification, including Occupational Accident / Worker’s Compensation, General Liability, and Hired Non-Owned Auto Insurance.
Hold on, we still have a few bits left to unpack, considering we haven’t yet touched upon the facility to match with qualified workers. Here, GigSmart calls upon its diverse pool of workers across all industries and positions to let businesses connect with experienced candidates tailored to their specific needs.
Not just qualified, but the platform in question also allows for you to find trustworthy clients. We get to say so because businesses can hire workers who have completed background checks, motor vehicle record checks or drug screenings. If not that, they can also rely on community-vetted profiles to find the best-fit candidates for their workforce.
Beyond businesses, workers also stand to benefit from GigSmart’s new platform. You see, they can choose the jobs that fit their schedule, gain access to immediate work opportunities, and get paid fast upon job completion.
“In today’s fast-changing labor market, businesses can’t afford long hiring processes or unreliable staffing models,” said Catino. “GigSmart eliminates hiring bottlenecks, empowering businesses to stay fully staffed while giving workers more control over their schedules and earning potential.”
Founded in 2016, GigSmart’s rise up the ranks stems from connecting businesses with on-demand labor for a wide range of roles. The company’s excellence in what it does can be understood once you consider it is trusted by more than 3,000 businesses across the board. This includes various big names like Rakuten, Kroger, Champion, Kimpton, Jimmy John’s, and more.
